14 Places To Take Tourists In SF That Won’t Make You Hate Yourself - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"Sotto Mare perfectly toes the line between beloved local spot and haven for tourists who want cioppino that’s big enough to fall into. And since it’s smack in the middle of North Beach, you can avoid having to brave the hubbub of Pier 39. The rambunctious seafood spot goes hard with decor that’s sensory overload—think life-sized swordfish on the wall, ship wheels overhead, and a “Welcome To The Chaos" sign. Best of all, it has the same seafood pastas, chowders, and plastic bibs you’ll find at a waterside restaurant, minus the crowds in “I Heart SF” fleeces." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
